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Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance announces 2026 LFS Executive Class
The Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance has announced its 2026 Executive Class of Leadership for Five Seasons (LFS). According to a news release, the Executive Class is only offered every other year, and is an exclusive, 9-month program designed for…
Downtown Cedar Rapids launches new ‘Race for the Space’
Downtown Cedar Rapids, in partnership with the Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance, has officially launched…
Leader’s library: Leadership books to help beat burnout
For Mental Health Awareness Month, the Corridor Business Journal asked the Cedar Rapids Public Library…
SBA introduces new grant funding to support manufacturing in U.S.
As part of its Made in America Manufacturing initiative, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced…
Coralville fitness facility, D1 Training, to celebrate grand opening May 10
D1 Training, a national athletic-based fitness franchise, will mark the grand opening of its newest…
CIVCO Medical Solutions to host open house for new facility
Coralville-based CIVCO medical solutions is opening its doors to the community June 6 to celebrate…
Greater Iowa City, Inc. celebrates Johnson County businesses at inaugural ‘A Toast to Business’ Awards ceremony
More than 300 business and community leaders gathered at the Hancher Auditorium in Iowa City…
Student entrepreneurs shine in 2025 John Pappajohn Venture Competition
The 2025 John Pappajohn Student Entrepreneurial Venture Competition capped off its 25th year on April…
SBA approves $22.4 million in Iowa small business loans in April
The U.S. Small Business Administration approved 45 loans totaling more than $22.4 million to Iowa…
ChildServe announces license transition to specialty hospital designation
ChildServe will officially transition its licensure from a nursing facility to a specialty hospital designation,…
$250k donated to UI International Writing Program after loss of federal funding
A $250,000 donation has been awarded to the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program in…
S5G Therapeutics awarded grand prize in UI JPEC innovation challenge
An ocular therapeutics startup was awarded first place and $50,000 at the University of Iowa’s…
Mirrorbox Theatre to leave Ellis Boulevard space, looks ahead to next chapter
After seven years of producing contemporary and original theatre in Cedar Rapids, Mirrorbox Theatre will…
FilmScene honored with Governor’s Arts Award
Iowa City-based FilmScene, Iowa’s largest nonprofit cinema, is one of 10 organizations and individuals honored…
Kirkwood Benton County Leadership Council to meet again May 15
Kirkwood Community College will host the next meeting of its Benton County Leadership Council on…
ACT Appoints Alex Thome as chief product officer
ACT has named Alex Thome as its new chief product officer. In the role, Mr.…
